International Round Up 09/03/10

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International Round Up 09/03/10

European Individual:
http://www.eurorijeka2010.com/home
http://chess-results.com/tnr29567.aspx? ... -1&wi=1000

English GMs Michael Adams, David Howell and Keith Arkell are all playing in the world championship qualifier. After three rounds Michael is on 2.5 whilst David and Keith are on 2.

Reykjavik Open 2010
http://chess-results.com/tnr29384.aspx?lan=1

IM Simon Ansell, WFM Maria Yurenok, Ian Thompson, Edmund Player and Philip Tozer are playing in this popular Icelandic open. There are 20 GMs playing, including six over 2600. The final scores after nine rounds were as follows:
Simon scored 5.5, Edmund 5, Ian 4.5, Philip 4 and Maria 3.5. Edmund had a chance of an IM norm going into the last round but lost with black to GM Mikhail Ivanov. Nevertheless, he can be very pleased with his 2394 performance.

Bay of Plenty 25'+5" Rapid, Mt. Maunganui New Zealand
http://newzealandchess.co.nz/results.html

Gawain Jones won the one day rapidplay with 6/6. His fiancée Sue Maroroa finished in 2nd place with 4.5, performing way above her rating.

In addition to the individual websites the latest international chess news can be found at the following link:
http://www.chesscenter.com/twic/twic800.html

Lawrence Cooper
Director of International Chess
English Chess Federation 09/03/10